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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from New York and Connecticut will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul><li>1st Place: $25,000</li><li>2nd Place: $7,500</li><li>3rd Place: $2,500</li><li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li><li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li></ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Long Island and Connecticut.
Official Registration Locations:New York
<ul><li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li><li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li><li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li><li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li><li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li><li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li><li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li></ul>
Connecticut
<ul><li>AW Marina – New London</li><li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li><li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li><li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li><li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li><li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li><li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li><li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li><li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li><li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li><li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li><li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li></ul>

The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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Stereo Garden

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — Planet Nugg Cannabis Superstore is bringing together New York’s legal cannabis industry and Long Island’s nightlife scene for one of the season’s biggest events. On Saturday, August 29, SUMMER NEVER ENDS transforms Stereo Garden&nbsp;in Patchogue, NY into an all-day celebration featuring the Long Island Cannabis Expo from 4:20 PM – 8pm, followed by a spectacular nightclub experience with world-class DJs, immersive entertainment, premium food and drinks, and festival-style production until 1am.
Attendees can explore 80+ of New York’s leading licensed cannabis brands, meet cultivators and product experts, discover the latest innovations, enjoy exclusive promotions, interactive exhibits, giveaways, and educational experiences—all under one roof.
As the sun sets, Stereo Garden transforms into a high-energy nightclub with a state-of-the-art laser and liquid-lighting production featuring internationally recognized DJs MADDS, Carrie Keller, Myla, and a special performance by DJ CLEM. Blending melodic house, beach-club vibes, and peak-time club anthems, the lineup delivers the perfect soundtrack to close out the summer.
The experience is elevated with sexy performances, energetic GO-GO dancers, immersive sponsor activations, premium food and drink, with quick bites from Side Street Dive. The event will also be filmed live for an upcoming new DJ television series called "HOTBOXXE".
More than just an expo or a concert, SUMMER NEVER ENDS combines 2 unforgettable experiences into one destination—NY’s largest cannabis expo by day and ultra sexy dance party by night.
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What: SUMMER NEVER ENDS – LI Cannabis Expo &amp; Dance Party When: Saturday, August 29 | 4:20 PM – Midnight Where: Stereo Garden, Patchogue, NY Who: Adults 21+ with valid government-issued ID Featuring: 80+ licensed New York cannabis brands, DJs MADDS, Carrie Keller, Myla, and DJ CLEM, immersive laser and lighting production, the Missile Roller Girlz, food from Side Street Dive, sponsor activations, giveaways, VIP experiences, and more.
Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
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Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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